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A Fabulous Victorian Silver Panther Toasting Fork
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A Fabulous Victorian Silver Panther Toasting Fork

19th century
For Sale by Booth Antiques
Description

A rare item of Victorian teatime ware. This fabulous example is a toasting fork, with a hallmarked silver handle. The shaft and tines are polished steel and the handle is fully cast to represent a roaring panther. The detailing is crisp and of high quality, with blue glass eyes to elevate the striking appearance.

Silver items which feature animals, birds and fish are always sought after by collectors and this wonderful piece is both decorative and practical. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£45.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or losses.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1897.

Maker :- Adie & Lovekin.

Height :- 28 cms.

Width :- 3.7 cms.

Depth :- 1.7 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
3.7cm (1.46")
Depth
1.7cm (0.67")
Declaration

Booth Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Toasting Fork to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239803
Dealers Internal Reference
B729
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Description
A rare item of Victorian teatime ware. This fabulous example is a toasting fork, with a hallmarked silver handle. The shaft and tines are polished steel and the handle is fully cast to represent a roaring panther. The detailing is crisp and of high quality, with blue glass eyes to elevate the striking appearance.
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Silver items which feature animals, birds and fish are always sought after by collectors and this wonderful piece is both decorative and practical.
Booth Antiques

Dimensions below.

fig 1. A Victorian silver toasting fork featuring a three-tined head with a pierced trefoil design, a slender stem, and a handle sculpted as a panther head.
fig 1. A Fabulous Victorian Silver Panther Toasting Fork

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£45.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or losses.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1897.

Maker :- Adie & Lovekin.

Height :- 28 cms.

Width :- 3.7 cms.

Depth :- 1.7 cms.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
3.7cm (1.46")
Depth
1.7cm (0.67")
Date of Manufacture

Booth Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Toasting Fork to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239803
Dealers Internal Ref
B729
Booth Antiques
Booth Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2026

Specialist in antique silver, glass, jewellery and objets de vertu

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Archive I A Victorian silver toasting fork featuring a three-tined head with a pierced trefoil design, a slender stem, and a handle sculpted as a panther head.

A Fabulous Victorian Silver Panther Toasting Fork

Archive II A Victorian silver toasting fork featuring a three-tined head with a pierced trefoil design, a slender stem, and a handle sculpted as a panther head. View II
Archive III A Victorian silver toasting fork featuring a three-tined head with a pierced trefoil design, a slender stem, and a handle sculpted as a panther head. View III
Archive IV A Victorian silver toasting fork featuring a three-tined head with a pierced trefoil design, a slender stem, and a handle sculpted as a panther head. View IV
Archive V A Victorian silver toasting fork featuring a three-tined head with a pierced trefoil design, a slender stem, and a handle sculpted as a panther head. View V
Archive VI A Victorian silver toasting fork featuring a three-tined head with a pierced trefoil design, a slender stem, and a handle sculpted as a panther head. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian silver toasting fork featuring a three-tined head with a pierced trefoil design, a slender stem, and a handle sculpted as a panther head. View VII
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A Victorian silver toasting fork featuring a three-tined head with a pierced trefoil design, a slender stem, and a handle sculpted as a panther head.
A fabulous Victorian Silver Panther Toasting Fork
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A Victorian silver toasting fork featuring a three-tined head with a pierced trefoil design, a slender stem, and a handle sculpted as a panther head.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectToasting Fork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Sterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPanther head handle, Three-tined fork, Pierced trefoil, Foliate scrollwork
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 3.7 cm (1 in) x D 1.7 cm (1 in)

This Victorian toasting fork serves as an example of 1897 teatime ware manufactured in Birmingham by Adie & Lovekin. The object consists of a polished steel shaft and tines paired with a hallmarked silver handle cast as a roaring panther. Visible details include blue glass eyes in the panther head, a pierced trefoil design near the tines, and turned mouldings along the stem. The piece measures 28 cm high, 3.7 cm wide, and 1.7 cm deep in total dimensions. Designed for a gentleman's library or hearthside setting, the fork fits into period interior displays near a fireplace. The clean silver and steel surfaces display clear hallmarks and crisp casting without dents, splits, or losses. Collectors of animal-themed silverware can use this item for display or domestic service during fireside gatherings.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, silver toasting forks were utilised by the hearth to hold bread, crumpets, or cakes near an open fire for toasting.

These items were crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, incorporating casting techniques for detailed animal-head handles alongside hand-chased ornamentation.

Authentic British silver items feature official hallmarks indicating the makers mark, purity mark such as the lion passant for sterling silver, assay office mark, and date letter.

A decorative silver toasting fork can be displayed on a mantelpiece, hung beside a fireplace hearth, or mounted within a shadow box as wall art.

Clean silver items using a soft cloth and a specialised, non-abrasive silver polish, ensuring complete drying to prevent tarnish and oxidisation.
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